Coaching Certification (Cambridge Minor Hockey)

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Below are links as well as course information on the various required courses to be a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Trainer on a team.

Information regarding the minimum required Coaching certification for various levels of hockey can be found here

Information on requirements for coaching certifications are linked below:
Coach 1-Intro to Coach
Coach 2-Coach Level
Development 1


Respect In Sport Certification - RIS  (this is an on-line course) 

Gender Identity and Expression Course - GI course link is here, you will be directed to sign into your HCR profile then redirected to the GI cours.

Trainer's Certification - HDCO  (this is an on-line course)

Coaching Clinic registration information can be found here.

Please Note:
  • Respect in Sport for Activity Leader and Gender Identity and Expression are required courses for any Volunteer who will be part of a Coaching Staff.
  • Every team must have a certified Trainer.  The certification expires every 3 years and there is a shorter re-certification course available if it is completed before the certification expires.
  • Click on the link for a Power Point Presentation regarding the changes to Coaching Certification implemented by Hockey Canada.  Presentation
***All bench staff and on ice helpers are required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) every 3 years.***

Reimbursement for any Clinic will only happen with previous approval from CMHA.